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Marinet will present its integrated solutions for hotel promotion, marketing and sales, at this year’s HORECA trade show in Athens during February 8-11.

The Region of Attica has announced the establishment of a film office in Athens, aiming to attract more foreign TV and cinema productions.

The islet of Spinalonga, northeastern Crete, will officially be competing for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list.

Aiming to diversify its tourist offerings, Greece enhanced its presence at the 2019 boot Düsseldorf International Boat and Watersports Show.

Air France will launch three new routes from Greece during the 2019 summer peak season: Paris Charles De Gaulle – Heraklio, Crete; Marseille – Heraklio; and Athens – Bordeaux.

Following a successful presence in Greece’s hospitality industry, the Greek Breakfast initiative is now ready to promote its vast culinary options to foreign markets.

Car rental company Avis Hellas broke all records in 2018, announcing 180 million euros in sales and 82.05 million euros in EBITDA profits.

Reveffect, a new generation revenue management company, which uses predictive analytics and data driven insights, has opened offices in Athens.

In efforts to attract foreign film productions to Greece, EKOME is working towards the establishment of a National Film Offices Network in the country.

Cruise and marina infrastructure development will be among investments the Shipping Ministry is planning for 10 ports in Greece.

In response to the Greek government’s decision to increase the minimum wage by 11 percent, SETE and SEV are calling for a decrease in taxation and social insurance contributions.

En Plo Boutique Suites, a hospitality property on Santorini, has received a “Recognition of Excellence” by HotelsCombined.

Greek railways operator Ergose has announced that the Athens-Thessaloniki rail line is now open and will be fully operational by the end of the month, following the completion of the …

Τhe South Aegean Region has partnered with Antenna Group’s satellite channels, aiming to showcase the Cyclades and the Dodecanese islands to foreign tourism markets.

The “Greek Breakfast” initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will take center stage at the 14th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HORECA, during February 8-11 in Athens.

As part of its 100th anniversary, British Airways has announced that it will be painting a Boeing 747 in the 1960s design of its predecessor BOAC.

The increase in Airbnb and HomeAway listings in Greece has led to a rise in competition in the country’s short-term rental market, according to AirDNA data.

Greece issued three times more investor visas in 2018 than a year earlier, according to data released by the migration policy ministry.

The Parthenon Marbles have once again stirred animosity between Athens and London, triggered this time by comments made by the British Museum’s director.

Short-term rental property managers have reached out to Greek hoteliers seeking to be taught the basics on hospitality and tourism.